Carer

Job Reference: LIN14809TP1 - Lincoln

About the Employer

I am looking for 2 or 3 carers to join my team to cover approximately 60 hours a week, (approximately 4 days at 15 hours a day). Shift patterns (generally) 11am-6pm and 6pm-11am (with sleep in) can be discussed at interview References will be requested. I'm currently 42 years young with cerebral palsy, I use wheelchairs pretty much 70% of the time, the other 30% is spent, in bed, sat on the sofa or in my car. My hands tend to spasm and ergo my carers are generally my hands when it comes to housework, cooking, brushing my teeth. I am able to shower myself and afterwards am capable of dressing myself however most things which require good dexterity, my carers do, including light gardening. When at home or at my parents in Essex I am fine toileting myself but when out and about I do require some assistance, especially if I'm wearing clothes with buttons on. I am a very sociable person, I regularly meet my mates in pubs and restaurants. I like travelling and often travel to see my girlfriend and my family. I am interested in history, especially WW1. I enjoy going out and sometimes at night. My main interest lies in sport from football to skiing to fishing. I attempt to play powerchair football for Nottingham PFC in the MDUK national league. I created and run a Facebook group called Carers Wanted UK and I am also a trustee of national advocacy organisation. I love dogs and I am actively looking for a dog so, am looking for someone who is dog friendly.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

Other relevant information

• The individual is a smoker.

• The individual keeps pets in the home.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

• Support with food shopping.

• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence .

• Support with gardening.

The following have a minimum age requirement

• You will be required to administer medication.

• You will be required to work for more than 48 hours per week.

• Shifts may start before and or after 10pm

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Lateral Flow Test Requirement

Due to the nature of the work you’re applying for, you may be required to take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) and upload the results online every day before you start work.

Transport Requirement

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.

• To be able to work on own initiative.

• To work as part of a team.

• To be able to follow instructions accurately.

• Be patient, supportive and caring.

• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

• Be empathetic.

• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.

• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.

• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.

First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

When you are Required

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

This position will require:

• Sleep-ins

• Shift work

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2023
Reference ID: LIN14809TP1